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In reply to the discussion: Studies showing "benefits of circumcision" highly flawed [View all]Bonobo
(29,257 posts)As for the info about doctors these days advising it, I will admit that my only knowledge of that comes from asking a young mother a few weeks ago who told me that.
Having said that, your 1% claim is only for adults, and as I said, I am referring to new births.
If you look at the circumcision rate in S. Korea, you will see it is quite high and I assume that Japan is beginning to follow that trend.
In doing some research, I learned a lot about phimosis, pseudo-phimosis, loss of circulation to the tip of the penis as a medical emergency in non-circumcised people.
I learned about penis yeast infections, increased chance of HIV infections, glans discoloration, smelly discharges, etc.
So thanks for the education. I am glad, though, that I am circumcised so I don't have to worry about those things. I am also glad I had my sons circumcised so they won't have to undergo a painful and expensive procedure when they get older.
I hope people who want to restrict rights so that they are in line with their own prejudices do not have their way.